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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.96, 1,326.36 and 588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.96, 1,326.36 and 588 is: 811.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.96 : 1,326.36 = 588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.96/1,326.36 = 588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.96x = 1,326.36 × 588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.96x = 779,899.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,899.68/960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.58

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